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Final points

Use of soil testing and nutrient guidelines can help ensure you apply the right amount of nutrients for productive crops.

There are special management considerations for organic fruit and vegetable crops; fertilizer sources tend to release nutrients more slowly and their content and availability varies depending on the source and how it's been processed (in the case of manure and compost).

If used properly, the right cover crop can improve soil conditions and nutrient availability.

You can learn more about the specific soils on your land by using the USDA's Web Soil Survey.